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Which President was involved in the Louisiana Purchase?

• Abe Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

Why is the Constitution of the United States an important document?

• It helps people decide where to live

• It helps predict the weather

• It is a set of laws that guide our government

• It helps decide on the President of the United States

Which two groups were involved in the Jamestown Conflict?

• The Native Americans

• The South Americans

• The Canadians

• The English

The document that ended slavery is called

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bible

Who ruled the 13 colonies?

• England

• Great Britain

• Canada

• Mexico

Why were railroads important in 1869?

• Kids enjoyed them

• There were not enough cars

• They connected the East Coast to the West Coast making travel easier and faster

• Flying in an airplane was too expensive

Who were the first people to live in North America?

• Eskimo

• Australians

• Japanese

• Native Americans

Which group of people headed west to find land and jobs?

• Pioneers

• Accountants

• Doctors

• Lawyers

What was the Revolutionary war about?

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• It was between the Colonists and England

• The Colonists wanted freedom

• The colonists wanted free housing

• The colonists were unhappy about taxes and no representation

Why was Sacagawea important to Louis and Clark?

• She help them navigate mountains

• She sailed in ships across the ocean

• She built places for them to live

• She translated to help them speak to the Native Americans